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1954 Franklin Half "bugs bunny" ~ better images

CratonCraton Posts: 2,670
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Most have probably never seen a 54 bugs bunny. I got one in the mail today image
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  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,160 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I saw one earlier today in the open forum image
  • CratonCraton Posts: 2,670


    << <i>I saw one earlier today in the open forum image >>



    image
  • CratonCraton Posts: 2,670
    Come on ......... this may not be a 1,000 dollar coin but it's cool!
  • robertprrobertpr Posts: 6,862 ✭✭✭
    Nice coin Jason. The '54 as you said is often not seen.
  • laserartlaserart Posts: 2,255 ✭


    << <i>I saw one earlier today in the open forum image >>


    and it got a better reception there than it did here.
    "If I had a nickel for every nickel I ever had, I'd have all my nickels back".
  • AlixTCatAlixTCat Posts: 1,276
    Thanks for posting. I had never seen one before. I am not sure why it is called "Bugs Bunny" though.

    Jonathan
    I have been a collector for over mumbly-five years. I learn something new every day.
  • CratonCraton Posts: 2,670
    Here are some better images. The reason it is called a "bugs bunny" is because the dies clashed (came together with NO planchet between them) and the two highest parts of the die came together and transfered the little eagles wing right on Bens lip.
    image
  • MORGANHUNTER2MORGANHUNTER2 Posts: 4,473 ✭
    A nice "BUGS" jason.

    how many are in population?

    54 was a great year.
  • CratonCraton Posts: 2,670


    << <i>A nice "BUGS" jason.

    how many are in population?

    54 was a great year. >>



    I have NO idea how many made it but they are not really known to many collectors. I hope the number is few because I have a line on about 10 of them that I plan on picking up this fall image
  • ibzman350ibzman350 Posts: 5,315 ✭
    Nice find.


    I have 4 55's and just can't seem to come across any 54's.




    Herb
    Remember it's not how you pick your nose that matters, it's where you put the boogers.
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  • 96eagle96eagle Posts: 189
    What is a bugs bunny??

    96eagle
  • JcarneyJcarney Posts: 3,154 ✭


    << <i>I have a line on about 10 of them that I plan on picking up this fall >>



    Extremely cool, Jason! If you'd want to part with one, let me know.
    “When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.” — Benjamin Franklin


    My icon IS my coin. It is a gem 1949 FBL Franklin.
  • robertprrobertpr Posts: 6,862 ✭✭✭


    << <i>What is a bugs bunny??

    96eagle >>



    You can't see it well in Jason's images but there's a die chip at Franklin's mouth making him look like he has a buck tooth, like Bugs Bunny.
  • SUPERCARCOINSSUPERCARCOINS Posts: 1,152
    ,,So what is this coin worth ?
  • CratonCraton Posts: 2,670


    << <i>,,So what is this coin worth ? >>



    I don't know. All I know is that I paid $30 for it. I think it's worth more then that.
  • JoesMaNameJoesMaName Posts: 1,065 ✭✭✭
    I've a 55 that looks more like Dracula then Bugs
    image

    ...
  • GoldenEyeNumismaticsGoldenEyeNumismatics Posts: 13,187 ✭✭✭
    this variety is one of the few frankies I actually like
  • mrearlygoldmrearlygold Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭
    What's up doc!

    Coin's for sale/trade.


    Tom Pilitowski
    US Rare Coin Investments
    800-624-1870

  • CratonCraton Posts: 2,670


    << <i>I've a 55 that looks more like Dracula then Bugs
    image >>



    I heard (I don't know because I wasn't alive in 55) that they were actually dubbed the "dracula" but it wasn't "PC" at the time and it turned folks off.
    I have a line on 3 anacs certified 1951's .........
  • SUPERCARCOINSSUPERCARCOINS Posts: 1,152
    .........a birdie told me a nice Anacs MS-65 1954 Bugs Bunny will be showing up

    on Teletrade soon .........I`ll be bidding on it !
  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,160 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>.........a birdie told me a nice Anacs MS-65 1954 Bugs Bunny will be showing up

    on Teletrade soon .........I`ll be bidding on it ! >>

    And now that you've gone public about it I'm sure you won't be the only one.

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